⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Punk pop
⋆ Producing Credits: Ollipop
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Gavin Jones, Ollipop, Ryan Lawrie, 이스란, YEONJUN, danke, HUENINGKAI, BEOMGYUGYU, hitman bang, TAEHYUN, 조윤경, 1월8일
ABOUT/MEANING: ‘No Rules’ explores the emotional chaos that arises from abandoning structure and routine, revealing the tension between the longing for freedom and the frustration of living without direction. Initially rejecting societal expectations in favor of limitless freedom, the boys soon find it difficult to navigate life without boundaries. This track builds on themes from their earlier song ‘New Rules,’ which celebrated breaking free, but now highlights the challenges they face as they confront a world without structure. ‘No Rules’ reflects the confusion and alienation felt by many, particularly amidst global chaos and the emotional turbulence of the pandemic. Ultimately, the song conveys the struggle to find stability in a world that feels increasingly out of control. [Please note that this is our interpretation of the song's meaning, based on the ongoing narrative of TXT's discography and insights from the members and official press releases. It's perfectly fine to have a different interpretation—after all, that's the beauty of music ♡]
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
Let’s go let’s go
Come and feel my vibe, vibe
Yeah yeah come on
Why is it like this?
I don’t really know either
Quickly wake up, you wake up
(Come my way, come my way, come my way)
I close my eyes again
Continue my dream yeah
It was me who wanted to be a punk
Reference to 'New Rules': If it crosses the line, I want it / If they tell me not to do it, I do it / Stupid but I / Want to be punk"
Whether it's my left foot or right
Reference to 'New Rules': "If it’s left foot, right foot / Right foot, left foot is more comfortable"
Whether it's A.M. or P.M.
This broken pattern
Everything's thrown into confusion
What is right? I don’t get it
Woo, my world is panic
(Yeah you know what I like)
The vibe I’ve dreamed of every day
The drive that never stops
One more time yeah
I just wanna dance, dance
Until we can’t
No more
It was me who wanted to be a punk (why)
Why does it feel like I’m about to burst with a pop?
It was me who wanted to be a punk (why)
Oh my oh my
It’s all chaos, all chaos
Yeah it’s so weird
This routine I never wanted
When it’s time to sleep, the alarm rings
Yeah why does that even exist
The extra belly fat is a bonus
There's no more time for spacing out
Yeah, I wanted to be a punk
Ah, have I really become an idiot?
This place trapped within lines
Can you return it to how it was?
To a time when there were no rules
I wanna go back
In this game, a diamond
In reality, at the bottom
Hit me like lightning
The vibe I’ve dreamed of every day
The drive that never stops
One more time yeah
I just wanna dance, dance until we can’t
No more
Oh my oh my
It’s all chaos, all chaos
It was me who wanted to be a punk (why)
Why does it feel like I’m about to burst with a pop?
It was me who wanted to be a punk (why)
Oh my oh my
I don’t wanna feel this vibe
I’d really like to stop this vibe
I’m getting tired yeah
I don’t wanna dance, dance anymore
No more
My life trapped between the lines feels like doom
Even after the lines are lifted, I still feel insane
It was me who wanted to be a punk, why
Oh my oh my
It’s all chaos, all chaos
Doom
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): Following the complexities and challenges that disrupted the boys’* dreamlike world in 'The Dream Chapters' and 'Minisode 1', 'The Chaos Chapters' depict the unraveling of this idyllic existence as they confront the harsh realities and responsibilities that threaten their dreams and relationships. Their once-peaceful lives are thrown into turmoil, leaving them feeling frozen and overwhelmed - until a transformative presence, symbolized as 'you'*, appears before them. This series marks a shift from the nostalgic and hopeful themes of earlier chapters to a deeper, more introspective exploration of both internal and external conflicts. Influenced by real-world events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chaos Chapters reflect the broader struggles and chaos of youth. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE) : 'The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE’ portrays a world where the warmth of friendship and youthful dreams is disrupted by isolation and emotional coldness. As his once-peaceful world crumbles, the boy* is confronted with alienation and the harsh realities of growing up, leaving him feeling frozen - insignificant, empty, and unable to move forward. Yet, amidst the chaos, the arrival of 'you'*, a special someone, brings warmth and light into his life, awakening a love that becomes his anchor. Believing that you are his true and only world, he finds refuge in this love, making it his sole reason for enduring the emotional coldness of an unforgiving reality. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE): ‘The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE’ a repackage of 'FREEZE,' expands on the themes of the previous album, where the boy* faced emotional coldness and isolation after the collapse of his peaceful world. In 'FREEZE,' he found refuge and meaning in 'you,'* who became his sole anchor in the chaos. In 'FIGHT OR ESCAPE', having experienced the transformative power of love, the boy now faces a new internal struggle. With love as his driving force, he must decide whether to fight against the chaos or escape in pursuit of love. The repackage introduces new tracks that explore this tension, capturing the ongoing battle between confronting adversity and seeking solace in connection. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
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